Milwaukee 2746-21CT M18 Fuel 18 Gauge Brad Nailer Kit vs Metabo HPT NT1850DG

What separates them

Price history

• Milwaukee 2746-21CT M18 Fuel 18 Gauge Brad Nailer Kit: lowest $429.00 on Oct 31 at Home Depot; $429.00 on Nov 3.
• Metabo HPT NT1850DG: lowest $169.00 on Nov 3 at Amazon.

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Specs compared

Questions and answers

Is the Milwaukee worth $260 more than the Metabo HPT?

Only if you need contact actuation, dry-fire lockout and M18 battery compatibility. For occasional trim and cabinet work, the Metabo HPT does the same 18-gauge job for $169 at Amazon as of November 3.

Which is better for trim work?

Both drive 18-gauge brads up to 2 inches. The Milwaukee is faster in production because it adds contact actuation; the Metabo HPT is lighter at 5.5 lb, which helps on ladders and overhead trim.

Which has better battery runtime?

Metabo HPT states 700 nails per charge on its 2.0Ah battery. Milwaukee does not publish a per-charge figure for the CP 2.0 pack, so the Metabo HPT number is the only one you can compare.

Which lasts longer?

Metabo HPT backs the tool for 5 years and the battery for 2. The Milwaukee listing does not state a warranty, so check Milwaukee's terms before relying on one.

Do either need a compressor or gas cartridge?

No. Both are cordless battery tools, and the Milwaukee kit explicitly needs no gas cartridge. You only need the matching battery platform.

Which is easier to clear when a nail jams?

The Milwaukee has a tool-free jam clearing latch. Metabo HPT does not list one, so clearing a jam likely takes more work.